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Caregiver Stress: It’s a Brand New Day

March 17, 2020February 28, 2020 by Rich

If you are caring for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s likely that you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and cranky. And you’re probably really hard on yourself for feeling that way. Welcome to the world of caregiving. You are not alone.

Alzheimer’s: How to Make Mealtimes Easier

June 8, 2020January 15, 2020 by Rich

A package containing a Hershey's bar, Reese's peanut butter cups and a Kit Kat bar

My mother, who has Alzheimer’s, loves chocolate. She always has, as far back as I can remember. She would never buy herself just one chocolate bar, opting for the entire box instead. She went through phases. For a long time, it was Hershey Bars, which she liked to eat soft and nearly melted. When she switched to Peanut Butter Cups, she preferred them icy cold from the freezer.

You Can’t Argue with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

June 8, 2020June 20, 2019 by Rich

My mother has Alzheimer’s. I try to learn as much as I can about the disease and how to handle the myriad issues that are always coming up. I know, for instance, that you can’t argue with someone who has Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia.

How to recognize a swallowing problem in someone with dementia

June 8, 2020June 28, 2016 by Rich

Lovely elderly lady smiling up from her wheelchair

My mother had a couple of choking episodes recently. I wasn’t alarmed because she’s had swallowing issues in the past. At least twice over the years, she had a procedure that stretched her esophagus because of a stricture or narrowing.